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H950 HEC

1997 Honda Cbr 400 Rr

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,634 mi
Last recorded19,634 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr 400 Rr37,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH950 HEC
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 400 Rr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 19,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 19,623 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 19,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 19,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit becoming low (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 18,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 18,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 17,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front fork stanchions have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 16,937 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 16,838 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

No Mirrors fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Jul 2012 15,693 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

No Mirrors fitted at time of test

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 400 Rr?

Based on 989 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
522
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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H950 HEC is a 1997 Honda Cbr 400 Rr in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cbr 400 Rr models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 37,994 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr 400 Rr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H950 HEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 400 Rr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cbr 400 Rr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H950 HEC registered?

H950 HEC is a 1997 Honda Cbr 400 Rr, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is H950 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H950 HEC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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